Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center in Phillipsburg, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

449

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

47.7

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–01

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

64th percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

621

Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center: 449 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

9.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 198
Teachers (FTE): 41
Student–teacher ratio: 4.8:1

What the reported data says about Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center

Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Phillipsburg. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Phillipsburg School District. NCES reports 449 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.4%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center

1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.1%
Students with disabilities: 7.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 73.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White39%
Hispanic33.4%
Black19.2%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Philipsburg Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

420 reported students

Phillipsburg Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

621 reported students

Phillipsburg Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

636 reported students

Phillipsburg High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,750 reported students

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Public schools near Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Phillipsburg Elementary School Elementary · Phillipsburg School District	03–05	621	0.2 mi
Philipsburg Primary School Elementary · Phillipsburg School District	KG–02	420	0.6 mi
Lopatcong Elementary School Elementary · Lopatcong Township School District	PK–04	389	1.5 mi
March El Sch Elementary · Easton Area SD	KG–05	296	1.7 mi
Easton Arts Academy Elementary CS Elementary · Charter · Easton Arts Academy Elementary CS	KG–05	254	1.8 mi
Alpha Borough School Elementary · Alpha Borough School District	PK–08	215	1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center

What grades does Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center serve?

Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Phillipsburg School District.

How many students attend Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center?

Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center reported 449 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 198 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center?

The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 449 students and 47.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Phillipsburg School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

73.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center in?

Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Phillipsburg School District, based in Phillipsburg, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Phillipsburg Elementary School (0.2 mi), Philipsburg Primary School (0.6 mi), Lopatcong Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.